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Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

I'm the 'cool aunt.' My connection with my niece and nephews helps me stay relevant and feel less alone.

A close, accepting aunt relationship provides mutual relevance, emotional support, cultural connection, and reduces loneliness while strengthening bonds across generations.
Books
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

American Girl's 2026 Girl Of The Year Has A *Very* Special Connection To An OG Doll

American Girl's 2026 Girl of the Year is Raquel Reyes, a 10-year-old from Kansas City who connects to original doll Samantha Parkington through family lineage.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My grandmother is 95 and losing her memory. Every story she tells me is one I don't want to forget.

During a family dinner last year, she interrupted our meal - "You know, your great-grandfather was an illegal bootlegger. He even invented a popular cocktail." She launched into stories about secret liquor production behind a clothing store, an unheard-of relative on the lam called "South American Joe," and narrow escapes from the law. My father occasionally interrupted by saying, "That didn't happen," but my wife, kids, and I were completely captivated.
Mental health
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